Staff RN I - Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that centers patients and families. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) I provides professional nursing care to patients, members, and families, collaborating with the Health Care Team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective care.

The role requires assessing health status, documenting data, participating in procedures, and coordinating care with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN clinical experience or completion of the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.
• Active Georgia RN license required at hire.
• Associates degree in nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess health status and develop the care plan.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during patient encounters.
• Documents patient data and responses according to policies.
• Assists with procedures and monitors patient response during and after procedures.
• Engages with patients, families, and caregivers to coordinate care.
• Leads nursing response to medical emergencies when indicated.
• Monitors InBasket messages and triages requests to physicians or practitioners.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy and medication administration as prescribed.
• Assesses education needs and provides health teaching to patients and families.
• Makes follow-up calls for preventive outreach and care coordination.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and departmental training.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

Job Summary:

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) I practices professional nursing as defined by the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and by organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides nursing care for patients, members, and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, and efficient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient health status, determine nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals, and develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.
• Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions, and response to treatment according to established policies and guidelines.
• Assists with procedures and monitors patients response during and after the procedure.
• Actively participates, as a member of the healthcare team, to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
• Leads the nursing response to medical emergencies, if indicated.
• Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages or triages them to physician, associate practitioner, or others as needed.
• Initiates and monitors IV therapy, administration of medications, and other nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician or associate practitioner, and documents accordingly.
• Assesses patient and family health education needs, provides health teaching and counseling, and evaluates effectiveness of the education process.
• Conducts outgoing telephone calls to patients requiring follow-up care and preventative outreach.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and/or initiatives.
• Participates in departmental orientation and training of new staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of RN clinical experience or have completed the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Nurse Residency program.

Education

• Associates degree in nursing.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support required at hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Bachelors degree in nursing.
• Prefer recent Pediatrics experience